Comprehensive Guide to Biomaterials Science: 4th Edition

Author: William R Wagner

Overview: The revised edition of the renowned and bestselling title, “Biomaterials Science,” is the most comprehensive single text on all aspects of biomaterials science from principles to applications. This new edition incorporates key updates to reflect the latest relevant research in the field, particularly in the applications section, which includes the latest in topics such as nanotechnology, robotic implantation, and biomaterials utilized in cancer research detection and therapy.

Key Updates: Other additions include regenerative engineering, 3D printing, personalized medicine, and organs on a chip. Translation from the lab to commercial products is emphasized with new content dedicated to medical device development, global issues related to translation, and issues of quality assurance and reimbursement. In response to customer feedback, the new edition also features consolidation of redundant material to ensure clarity and focus.

Edited by Leading Experts: “Biomaterials Science, 4th edition” is edited and contributed by the best-known figures in the biomaterials field today; fully endorsed and supported by the Society for Biomaterials.

Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides a balanced, insightful approach to both the learning of the science and technology of biomaterials and acts as the key reference for practitioners who are involved in the applications of materials in medicine.

Online Resources: Online chapter exercises available for most chapters.

Publication Details: Publisher: Elsevier Science; May 23, 2020. Language: English. ISBN: 9780128161371, 9780128161388.